Nebraska Wesleyan University
Health and Human Performance Department
Majors
- Athletic Training (BA and BS)
- Exercise Science (BA and BS)
- Health and Fitness Studies (BA and BS)
- Health and Physical Education, K-12 or 4-9 (BA and BS)
- Physical Education, K-6, 7-12 (BA and BS)
- Sport Management (BA and BS)
Minors
- Health and Human Performance
- Coaching
Opportunities
HHP students conduct internships in:
- hospitals (Bryan LGH, St. Elizabeth and VA Hospital)
- cardiac rehabilitation (Bryan LGH and St. Elizabeth)
- radiology (Lincoln Orthopedic Center, VA Hospital)
- physical therapy (16 clinics/businesses/hospitals throughout Lincoln)
- occupational therapy (Lincoln Public Schools, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital)
- chiropractic (several chiropractic offices throughout Lincoln and Beatrice)
- physician assistance (Lincoln Orthopedic Center) • pharmacy (several pharmacies in Lincoln)
- sports performance/personal fitness (Going Vertical, Madonna Sports Performance, Victory Performance)
- massage therapy (Midwest MT, Newman's MT, Bradley's Bodyworks)
- health promotion (Duncan Aviation, Lincoln Industries, Bryan LGH, Kawasaki, Union Bank)
- nutrition (HyVee)
- sport management (Nebraska Sports Council, LPS-Athletic Director, Lincoln Saltdogs, Nebraska School Activities Association, NWU facility/event management, NWU Sports Information Director, NWU Intramurals, UNL Athletics, Lincoln Parks & Recreation, Lincoln Stars, Lincoln YMCA, State Fair Park)
Teaching Practicum opportunities include:
- area elementary, middle and high schools
- Auld Center Clubs
- Special Olympics
- SumFun Camp
HHP students also contribute in:
- rape/spouse abuse victim services
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- First Step (eating disorders, health psychology)
- service learning opportunities through Dr. Pettit's "Drugs in Modern Society" and "Human Sexuality" classes
HHP students use specialized exercise science lab equipment such as:
- underwater weighing tank
- ergometers
- metabolic cart
Careers and Outcomes
HHP graduates work in fields including:
- physical therapy
- occupational therapy
- massage therapy
- health promotion
- sport management
- chiropractic
- pharmacy
- K-12 education
HHP students have been accepted for graduate study at:
- Creighton
- UNMC
- UNL
- Des Moines University
- Rockhurst University in Kansas City
- Colorado State
HHP students work for:
- Denver Broncos
- Wellesley College (assistant athletic director)
- Des Moines Convention Center
- Duncan Aviation (wellness director)
- Lincoln Orthopedic Center (physician's assistant)
- Tabitha Rehabilitation Center (physical therapist)
Department-related Activities
- Athletic Training Club
- HHP Club (events include career panels and speakers, open house and poster presentations, volunteer activities)
- PEK National Honorary
Fast Facts
- HHP Club has managed an Aid Station for the Lincoln Marathon for 15 years.
- Physical education students help with local Jump Rope for Heart.
- Physical education students help with Early Awareness Day.
- Exercise Testing students work with clients to set up exercise/health programs.
- Field Experience students have opportunities in sports information, intramurals, facility management and event management at NWU.
Sample First-year Class Schedule
Athletic Training Major
| Fall Semester | ||
| Chem. 51/51L | 4 | hrs |
| AT 105: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 | hrs |
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| ENG 1: English Language and Writing | 3 | hrs |
| 13 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| AT 106: Advanced Emergency Care | 2 | hrs |
| AT 003: Clinical Athletic Training 1 hr. | 1 | hrs |
| Gen. elective | 4 | hrs |
| HHP 15: Health and Wellness | 2 | hrs |
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| Mathematics Requirement or HHP 131: Foundations | 2-4 | hrs |
| 14-16 | hrs |
Exercise Science Major
| Fall Semester | ||
| Phys. 101 | 4 | hrs |
| CHEM 51/51L: Chemical Principles/Lab | 4 | hrs |
| HHP 15: Health and Wellness | 2 | hrs |
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| ENG 1: English Language and Writing | 3 | hrs |
| 16 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Chem. 120/120L or Phys. 102 | 4 | hrs |
| HHP 101 | 3 | hrs |
| HHP 106: Adv Emergency Care | 2 | hrs |
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| Mathematics Requirement or HHP 131: Foundations | 2-4 | hrs |
| 14-16 | hrs |
Sport Management Major
| Fall Semester | ||
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| ACCT 31: Principles of Accounting I | 3 | hrs |
| General Education | 3-5 | hrs |
| HHP 175: Intro to Sport Management | 3 | hrs |
| HHP 197: Field Experience | 1 | hrs |
| 16-18 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENG 1: English Language and Writing | 3 | hrs |
| ECON 53: Macroeconomic Principles | 3 | hrs |
| HHP 15: Health and Wellness | 2 | hrs |
| General Education | 7-9 | hrs |
| 15-17 | hrs |
Health and Fitness Studies Major
| Fall Semester | ||
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| ENG 1: English Language and Writing | 3 | hrs |
| HHP 15: Health and Wellness | 2 | hrs |
| General Education | 6 | hrs |
| HHP 131 | 2 | hrs |
| 16 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| HHP 103 | 3 | hrs |
| HHP 106: Adv Emergency Care | 2 | hrs |
| General Education | 6 | hrs |
| 14 | hrs |
Health and Physican Education: Teaching Major
| Fall Semester | ||
| ED 1: Introduction to Education | 2 | hrs |
| ED 75: Field Experience | 1 | hrs |
| General Education | 4-6 | hrs |
| IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar | 3 | hrs |
| COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | hrs |
| 13-15 | hrs | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| HHP 15: Health and Wellness | 2 | hrs |
| HHP 131: Foundations | 2 | hrs |
| General Education | 3 | hrs |
| General Education | 4-5 | hrs |
| ENG 1: English Language and Writing | 3 | hrs |
| 14-15 | hrs |
* The above schedules are samples. There are other ways to attain the same objectives. For more information regarding coursework and requirements, contact the department or refer to the course catalog.
Contacts
Health and Human Performance Department Chair
Professor of Health and Human Performance Dr. Berniece Jones
402.465.2364
800.541.3818 ext. 2364
bmj@nebrwesleyan.edu